CVS Health offering measles vaccine to South Carolina residents amid the state's current outbreak
Rhea-AI Summary
CVS (NYSE:CVS) announced on Dec 11, 2025 that it is offering the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to South Carolina residents amid the state's current measles outbreak. More than 200 CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations across South Carolina will provide MMR vaccinations for patients ages 3 and older; MinuteClinic also provides the recommended second dose for children ages 4–6.
The MMR vaccine may provide some protection if given within 72 hours of exposure. Walk-ins are accepted at pharmacies, but appointments are encouraged via CVS.com, the CVS Health app, or MinuteClinic.com. Pharmacy and clinic staff can help check insurance coverage and determine immunity status.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus 1 Up
CVS gained 0.93% with elevated volume while major peers CI, ELV, HUM, CNC, and MOH also traded higher. CNC showed notable momentum with a 5.72% upside move, suggesting broader strength across large healthcare and managed-care names rather than a move driven solely by this measles-vaccine announcement.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Guidance update | Positive | +2.2% | Raised 2025 guidance and introduced 2026 targets at Investor Day. |
| Dec 05 | Impact report | Positive | -1.5% | Released national economic impact report highlighting scale and tax contributions. |
| Dec 04 | Operational update | Positive | +2.3% | Aetna simplification of prior authorization and AI-enabled app enhancements. |
| Dec 01 | Community investment | Positive | -1.6% | Showcased Prichard housing investment and broader affordable housing support. |
| Nov 20 | Leadership change | Positive | +2.6% | Named CEO David Joyner as Chair to support long-term strategy execution. |
Recent CVS headlines have generally been positive, with stock reactions more often aligning with upbeat strategic or guidance news but showing occasional negative moves on socially focused or community announcements.
Over the last month, CVS has highlighted large-scale strategic and community initiatives. On Dec 9, 2025, it raised 2025 revenue guidance to at least $400.0B and projected strong adjusted operating income and EPS growth, which coincided with a 2.23% gain. Earlier in December, economic impact and housing investment stories carried positive social themes but saw mixed price reactions. Today’s measles-vaccine outreach fits CVS’s role as a nationwide health access provider rather than a clear financial catalyst.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement underscores CVS’s public-health role by offering the MMR vaccine at more than 200 locations in South Carolina during a measles outbreak. It builds on recent strategic and operational news, including updated guidance and care-delivery initiatives. Investors may focus on how such programs leverage CVS’s extensive retail and clinic footprint, their potential to drive patient engagement, and how they complement broader guidance, digital investments, and community initiatives.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Unvaccinated residents can receive a measles vaccine at select CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations across the state
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, measles is a disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The most common symptoms of measles include fever (may spike to more than 104°F), cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash that is red and blotchy. Symptoms can appear seven to 14 days after exposure but may take up to 21 days.
Measles is highly contagious. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected. An infected person can spread measles to others even before knowing they have the disease—from four days before developing the measles rash through four days afterward.
Vaccination is the most effective way to help protect people from measles and CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic are offering the MMR vaccine at more than 200 locations across the state of
Patients ages three and older can receive the MMR vaccine at South Carolina CVS Pharmacy locations. At MinuteClinic, nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide the recommended second vaccination to children 4-6 years old. The first dose, if planned to be given during the recommended age of 12 to 15 months old, cannot be administered at CVS Pharmacy or MinuteClinic. People are considered immune to measles if they have received two MMR vaccines or were born before 1957. Pharmacy and medical clinic staff can assist patients in determining whether the vaccine is covered by their insurance plan.
While walk-ins are accepted at CVS Pharmacy, patients are encouraged to schedule a vaccination appointment at CVS.com or via the CVS Health app in advance to ensure vaccine availability. Vaccinations appointments at MinuteClinic can be scheduled by visiting MinuteClinic.com.
About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company building a world of health around every consumer, wherever they are. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 87 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including highly rated Medicare Advantage offerings and a leading standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. The Company's integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.
Media contact
Amy Thibault
401-318-2865
Amy.Thibault@CVSHealth.com
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